Photo gallery: salt marshes in Atlantic Canada – click to open
Photo gallery: salt marshes in Atlantic Canada – click to open
Southern Ontario’s 7,200 square kilometre Greenbelt and the prime farmland and headwaters it contains remain at significant risk from expanding urban development despite protective legislation in place for a decade. Ontario’s Greenbelt at Risk, a study from the Ontario Greenbelt Alliance and Environmental Defence, believes the Ontario government must do […]
The newest wind turbines can fly. Lifted off the ground like a kite, they are designed to solve the problem of accessing greater wind speeds at higher altitudes.
The Arctic is melting as a result of global warming, with sea ice shrinking at an alarming rate. Within 30 years, the Arctic Ocean is projected to be virtually free of summer sea ice. This has led to a significant increase in marine traffic and the expectation of even larger […]
Winter’s here but you don’t need to hibernate! Celebrate wildlife with these family-friendly indoor and outdoor activities.
December isn’t always an easy time of year. Winter weather is bearing down, kids are home from school on holidays, you have to talk to family members whose political views you can barely tolerate – and of course there’s the constant bombardment with pressure to consume, consume, consume.
A\J shared 12 joyful stories from our archives over the first 12 days of December. Know someone who shares your for the world? Send them an A\J gift subscription so they get stories like these ones all year long!
Think Global is a new blog series from Canada Conserves’ Chris Winter. During a year-long trip around the world, Chris will be sharing examples of how other countries are dealing with climate change, resource scarcity and economic turmoil, showcasing the role of culture in our ability to tackle big environmental […]
Environmental “tipping points” can provide researchers with valuable clues to detect when species are facing population collapse or extinction.
If you’ve ever dreamt of tearing down your old, energy-inefficient home and building a new, eco-friendly one, you may want to think again. After all, knocking down an existing building wastes materials and energy, and requires even more materials and energy to rebuild.